San Fernando Municipal Code Div. 2 Public Displays

No person shall make a public display of fireworks unless a permit is first obtained therefor.

(Code 1957, § 9.92)

Any person planning to make a public display of fireworks shall first make written application for a permit to the chief of the fire department at least ten days in advance of the date of the proposed display.

(Code 1957, § 9.93)

The applicant for a public fireworks display permit shall, at the time of application, furnish proof that he carries compensation insurance for his employees, which insurance shall be in full force and effect during the time of the display, as provided by state laws, and that he has filed with the city clerk a bond with at least two good and sufficient sureties to be approved by the city council in the sum of not less than $1,000,000.00, combined single limits for each occurrence, with a deductible not to exceed $15,000.00, conditioned upon the applicant's payment of all damages to persons or property which shall or may result from or be caused by such public display of fireworks or any negligence on the part of the applicant or his agents, servants, employees or subcontractors in the presentation thereof; or the applicant shall furnish proof by filing appropriate certificates with the city clerk evidencing the carrying of appropriate public liability insurance, issued by an insurance carrier authorized to transact business in the state, providing minimum coverage covering and insuring the applicant from and against all damages to persons and property in the amounts specified in this section which may result from or be caused by such display. The policies shall be approved by the city council. All certificates of insurance so filed shall provide that the insurance shall not be cancelled except upon 15 days' prior written notice to the city. If a policy is cancelled and the cancellation date is effective prior to the date of the public display, the council may then revoke and suspend the display permit.

(Code 1957, § 9.94)

A fee of $100.00 is fixed and established as the sum to be paid for a permit to conduct a public display of fireworks.

(Code 1957, § 9.95)

A permit issued under this division shall have the effect of making lawful the sale, possession and use of fireworks for public display only.

(Code 1957, § 9.96)

It shall be the duty of the chief of the fire department to make an investigation and submit a report of his findings and recommendations for or against the issuance of the permit to make a public display of fireworks, together with his reasons therefor, to the city council.

(Code 1957, § 9.97)

The city council shall have power in its discretion to grant or deny the application to make a public display of fireworks.

(Code 1957, § 9.98)

Every public display of fireworks shall be handled or supervised by a competent and experienced pyrotechnic operator approved by the chief of the fire department.

(Code 1957, § 9.99)

All public displays of fireworks shall be of such character and so located, discharged or fired as not to be hazardous or dangerous to persons or property.

(Code 1957, § 9.100)

The chief of the fire department shall adopt reasonable rules and regulations for the granting of permits for and the presentation of public displays of the fireworks.

(Code 1957, § 9.101)